Where Can I Sell Legendary Coyote Carcass in RDR2? A Comprehensive Guide
The short answer to the question of where to sell a Legendary Coyote carcass in Red Dead Redemption 2 is that you cannot sell the carcass itself. Instead, you need to skin the Legendary Coyote to obtain its valuable pelt and other materials. These materials, including the Legendary Coyote Pelt, are what you sell or use to craft special items. The primary recipient for your Legendary Coyote pelt is the Trapper. While other merchants might deal with regular animal parts, legendary animal components are specifically handled by the Trapper, and in some cases the Fence for specific materials.
The game does a good job of encouraging you to skin your legendary animal immediately after killing it. You’ll obtain the Legendary Coyote Pelt, along with a Coyote Fang and some meat. The pelt is the most important part for the Trapper and is used to unlock many unique crafted items.
Skinning is Key
Before you can think about selling or using the Legendary Coyote, you must skin it. Ignoring or leaving the carcass does you no good as you must get the pelt to get the associated crafting opportunities. Failure to skin the Legendary Coyote means you miss the chance to collect its valuable materials, however, the game has you covered. If you fail to skin the animal, it will automatically send its materials to the nearest Trapper.
The Trapper: Your Go-To Merchant
The Trapper in RDR2 is a special merchant who deals exclusively in animal hides and materials, particularly those from Legendary Animals. He’s the only one who uses the Legendary Coyote Pelt to create unique outfits and gear for Arthur.
You’ll find the Trapper at several locations throughout the map:
- A Hill Near Riggs Station: This is probably the closest one if you’re in the early part of the game near your camp. This location is described as “on the hill a few steps NE of Riggs Station.”
- Saint Denis: You’ll find another Trapper located in the bustling city of Saint Denis.
- South East of O’Creagh’s Run: Near the lake where you killed the Legendary Bear, there is another Trapper location.
It doesn’t matter which Trapper you choose; their inventory and crafting options are consistent across all locations.
How the Trapper Works
Once you’ve skinned the Legendary Coyote and stowed the pelt on your horse, you can ride to your chosen Trapper location. Upon selling the pelt to the Trapper, it will become available in his inventory, enabling you to craft associated gear using it. This includes unique outfits and other useful items. The Coyote Fang will be added to your inventory as well, which can be taken to the Fence to craft a Trinket.
The Trapper does not purchase the carcass itself, so it serves no purpose other than to be skinned.
Crafting with the Legendary Coyote
After selling the Legendary Coyote Pelt to the Trapper, you’ll gain access to various crafting recipes. These include:
- Legendary Coyote Mountain Hat: A unique hat made from the legendary pelt.
- Legendary Coyote Half Chaps: A set of protective chaps crafted using the skin.
- The Huntsman Outfit: This is part of a complete outfit that uses multiple legendary animal parts.
Additionally, using the Coyote Fang from the skin will let you craft the Coyote Fang Trinket which grants the player 10% extra Dead Eye XP.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can you sell the Legendary Coyote carcass to anyone?
No, you cannot sell the whole Legendary Coyote carcass. You must skin the animal to obtain its pelt, which you can then sell to the Trapper.
2. What happens if I don’t skin the Legendary Coyote?
If you don’t skin the animal, its materials will automatically be sent to the nearest Trapper so you won’t lose out on using the items for crafting. You’ll be notified of this via on-screen text.
3. Can I sell the Legendary Coyote pelt to a butcher?
No, butchers do not accept legendary animal pelts. You must sell the Legendary Coyote Pelt to the Trapper.
4. What should I do with the Legendary Coyote meat?
The meat can be cooked or eaten like other meat. It does not have any special properties or uses, but is useful for restoring health and stamina if cooked with a herb.
5. What can I craft with the Legendary Coyote pelt?
After selling the pelt to the Trapper, you can craft items like the Legendary Coyote Mountain Hat, Legendary Coyote Half Chaps, and the various pieces of The Huntsman Outfit.
6. How do I unlock the crafting recipes at the Trapper?
You must sell the Legendary Coyote Pelt to the Trapper first. This unlocks the crafting recipes for items using the Coyote Pelt.
7. Does it matter which Trapper I sell to?
No, it doesn’t matter. All Trapper locations have the same inventory and crafting options.
8. What do I do with the Coyote Fang?
The Coyote Fang is used to craft the Coyote Fang Trinket at the Fence, which gives a 10% increase to Dead Eye XP.
9. What is the best weapon to use to hunt the Legendary Coyote?
A repeater or a Bow with arrows are recommended to ensure a clean kill. This is not too critical for the Legendary Coyote as they are usually encountered in a unique situation.
10. Can I donate legendary pelts to Pearson for camp upgrades?
No, legendary pelts cannot be used for camp upgrades, these items must go to the Trapper.
11. What happens if I ruin a Legendary Coyote pelt?
While you won’t get the in-game cash for the pelt, any crafting materials needed from the pelt will be automatically sent to the Trapper. You can still craft items related to the Legendary Coyote.
12. Does the Trapper sell back the gear?
Yes, the Trapper sells the gear that he crafts to you. This is also how you obtain the clothing you craft.
13. Can I use the Legendary Coyote materials in RDO?
Yes, in RDO Gus will accept and create outfits based on materials.
14. Is it better to skin the Legendary Coyote or take it whole to the Trapper?
You should always skin the Legendary Coyote as you need the pelt for crafting. You’ll also be alerted that the animal has been skinned automatically and the materials are at the trapper should this fail to happen.
15. What is the Legendary Milk Coyote?
The Legendary Milk Coyote is a version found in Red Dead Online. It can be encountered during Harriet Davenport’s Legendary Animal Sighting missions if you have a sufficient Naturalist rank. This article focuses on the single player experience.
In conclusion, while you cannot sell the whole Legendary Coyote carcass, the crucial aspect is to skin it immediately and sell the valuable pelt to the Trapper. This unlocks crafting recipes for special gear and clothing. Remember to also keep the Coyote Fang for crafting a trinket at the Fence. Happy hunting!